King Holiday Hoopfest nears tipoff

If you like high-school basketball, Hec Ed is the only place to be today.

The first of seven games (six boys, one girls) will be getting under way in a couple of minutes, featuring the King’s boys against Bellevue Christian. King’s is ranked No. 8 in Class 1A, while Bellevue Christian is among others that received votes in last week’s first AP poll.

Then comes the game I’m excited to see — the lone girls bout between No. 2 Kentwood and No. 9 Bellarmine Prep.

There are plenty of open seats, but I’m expecting this place to fill up as the day goes on, so get down here.